 First edition | |
| Author | W. Bruce Cameron |
|---|---|
| Published | July 6, 2010 |
| Publisher | Forge Books |
| Followed by | A Dog's Journey |
A Dog's Purpose is a 2010 novel written by American author W. Bruce Cameron. It chronicles a dog's journey through four lives via reincarnation and how he looks for his purpose through each.[1]
The novel was a New York Times bestseller for 49 weeks,[2] garnering critical praise from such sources as Temple Grandin, famous for her study of cattle behavior; Kirkus Reviews; and Marty Becker, resident veterinarian on the early-morning television show, Good Morning America.[2] A sequel followed in May 2012, titled A Dog's Journey, following the same dog after the events of the previous book. The film rights of the book were bought by DreamWorks.[3] A film of the same name was released in January 2017.
- ^ "A Dog's Purpose (review)". Kirkus Reviews. 2010-05-15. Archived from the original on 2015-07-10.
- ^ a b "Author | W. Bruce Cameron". A Dog's Purpose. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
- ^ Fernandez, Jay A. (2010-10-21). "DreamWorks picks up film rights to W. Bruce Cameron bestseller 'A Dog's Purpose'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-04-27.